Rockledge Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America
About Rockledge
Settlers gave the town its name due to regional coquina rock found along the coast. Gardner Hardee and Cephas Magruder were early settlers; Magruder arrived in the 1870s and built one of the town's historic houses. The city was incorporated in 1887 as "Rock Ledge" to become Brevard County's first municipality. Agriculture (citrus) and tourism were factors in the local economy's development, as the Intracoastal Waterway was (and remains) a major draw. President Grover Cleveland visited the city in 1888. The permanent population of the town was a mere 200, but this increased by a factor of ten each winter due to tourism. Steamboats and train routes brought tourists thanks to the efforts of Henry Flagler. The construction of the Dixie Freeway in 1915 brought tourists to the region by automobi
Top Attractions in Rockledge
Explore the best things to see and do in Rockledge:
- ★Helen & Allan Cruickshank Sanctuary
- ★H.S. Williams House
- ★Turtle Creek Golf Club
Where to Eat in Rockledge
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Ashley's
- 🍴Lello's Ristorante/Pizzeria
- 🍴River Rocks Dining & Drinks Dockside
Where to Stay in Rockledge
- 🏨The Bonsai Modern Motor Court
- 🏨The Palmer Inn & Tennis Center
Rockledge Travel Guide Sections
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